Socrates
Breaking Glass PicturesAfter his mother's sudden death, Socrates, a 15-year-old living on the margins of Sao Paulo's coast, must survive on his own. As he faces isolation because of his sexuality, his search for a decent worthy life reaches a breaking point. Produced by Ramin Bahrani (99 Homes), Socrates is the debut feature from 29-year-old Brazilian-American filmmaker Alexandre Moratto. It is the first feature produced by the Quero Institute in Brazil where it was co-written, produced, and acted by at-risk teenagers from local low-income communities, with the support of UNICEF. It was also executive produced by Fernando Meirelles (City of God).
Information
- Director: Alexandre Moratto
- Length: 1 hrs. 11 mins.
- Rating: NR
- Released: Oct 17 2019
- Production Year: 2018
- TLA SKU: 2733614
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Bereavement, Isolation and Family Breakdown
Amos Lassen
Alexandre Moratto's "Socrates" is a stunning and deeply emotional portrayal of a young man's (Christian Malheiros) journey through bereavement, isolation and fami... Read More